Destine R. Rawls M.ed., Lpc-S

Destine R. Rawls, M.Ed., LPC-S has extensive work experience in the field of behavioral health. Destine R. served as the Director of Behavioral Health Service Coordination at Superior HealthPlan, where they oversaw the Texas State behavioral health staff and ensured compliance with health plan guidelines. Prior to this role, they worked as a Clinical Manager for the Star Kids Medicaid Program, where they managed and evaluated treatment services for children and adolescents with behavioral health disabilities. Before joining Superior HealthPlan, Destine worked at Cenpatico as a Clinical Supervisor, where they facilitated daily operations for the foster care behavioral health service coordination team. Destine R. also served as a Program Director for an Intensive Outpatient Program at National Smart Healthcare Services, overseeing program and clinical operations for dual diagnosed individuals. Destine has previous experience as a Case Manager at Circles of Care, Arrow Child & Family Ministries, and The Bair Foundation. At The Bair Foundation, they also served as a Case Manager Supervisor, managing a team of case managers and facilitating adoptions. Throughout their career, Destine has demonstrated a strong ability to manage teams, develop policies and workflows, and ensure that individuals receive appropriate treatment and services.

Destine R. Rawls, M.Ed., LPC-S earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in Social Work from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2002. Destine R. then pursued further education and completed a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor at Texas Southern University from 2005 to 2007.

In addition to their academic achievements, Destine R. Rawls has obtained several certifications. Destine R. obtained a Problem Solving certification from McKinsey & Company in May 2021, and a Business Strategy certification from the same institution in March 2021. Destine R. Rawls is also a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas, although the specific details regarding the institution and the date of obtaining this license were not provided.